Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has stated that he will select his first test lineup within the players that are currently in camp.

This comes as some of the key players have not arrived in camp with likes of Nemani Nadolo, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Leone Nakarawa, Nikola Matawalu and Jerry Yanuyanutawa.

MacKee said he is yet to decide on whether these players will be rested in the first test match against Italy.


McKee confirms that Yanuyanutawa, Nakarawa and Matawalu will arrive next Wednesday while Super Rugby players Nadolo and Tikoirotuma are also expected to this week.

Meanwhile, the Italy rugby side arrives in the country tonight and is expected to have their first training run tomorrow.

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will take on Italy next Saturday at the ANZ Stadium, Suva and you can catch the live commentary of this match on our sister station Viti FM.


Story by: Aliki Bia